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Verstappen: Red Bull 'Paper Car' Issue Persists

Max Verstappen has confirmed that the Red Bull's car degradation issues, which he previously described as a 'paper car,' cannot be fully resolved by 2026.

Less than a month after qualifying sixth at Monza and describing his Red Bull as 'made of paper,' Verstappen has revealed that the car degradation issues persist. The Dutch driver specifically highlighted components that deteriorate over the course of a race. likesport.biz

According to Verstappen and team principal Laurent Mekies, while improvements are being made, the problem cannot be completely fixed before the 2026 season, leaving questions about the team's performance in upcoming races.